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| Kabul attack: Taliban claims responsibility for 'suicide bombing' outside Afghan parliament | |
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| The Taliban has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Afghan parliament, where at least one large bomb was set off, igniting a gun-battle with security forces. | |
| Television was broadcasting live from parliament when the explosion struck and lawmakers were seen leaving the building. | Television was broadcasting live from parliament when the explosion struck and lawmakers were seen leaving the building. |
| Police officer Mohammad Asif said there were four large explosions. Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said there was one explosion, and the Taliban in a statement said they had carried out a suicide bombing. It was unclear if the other explosions were caused by bombs or grenades. | |
| It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties. | |
| But gunfire could be heard around Kabul and black smoke could be seen billowing from the entrance of Parliament as ambulances raced to the scene. | |
| A picture showing smoke filling the inside of the Parliament chamber. | |
| Afghan Parliament attack: Photo from inside the house. ( pic - @KarimAmini1 ) pic.twitter.com/vtlk7k9lCq | |
| "It was a huge blast that shook the building and shattered windows. We are right now in a safe place," said lawmaker Shukria Barekzai. | "It was a huge blast that shook the building and shattered windows. We are right now in a safe place," said lawmaker Shukria Barekzai. |
| More to follow | More to follow |
| Reuters and AP | Reuters and AP |